Derwin
Every Derwin since 1916 — 3,833 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Derwin
Derwin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,671 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 3,833 American babies have been named Derwin. Its peak came in 1958, when 140 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Derwin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Derwin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,671 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,267 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,167 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,388 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,737 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8,935 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,874 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,433 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,791 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,855 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,757 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,636 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,281 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2,833 |
| 2011 | 65 | #2,063 |
| 2010 | 78 | #1,857 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,177 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,153 |
| 2007 | 31 | #3,459 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,032 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,322 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,566 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,096 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,819 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,745 |
| 2000 | 23 | #3,564 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,340 |
| 1990 | 26 | #2,570 |
| 1985 | 38 | #1,649 |
| 1980 | 35 | #1,663 |
| 1975 | 51 | #1,184 |
| 1970 | 93 | #836 |
| 1965 | 139 | #638 |
| 1960 | 112 | #727 |
| 1955 | 53 | #1,035 |
| 1950 | 9 | #2,621 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #3,578 |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,579 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,088 |
| 1925 | 10 | #2,795 |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,567 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Derwin in 2025?
Derwin ranked #5,671 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Derwin?
3,833 babies have been named Derwin in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Derwin most popular?
Derwin peaked in 1958, when 140 newborns received the name.
Is Derwin a boy or girl name?
Derwin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Derwin rising or falling?
Derwin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.